http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/JMB to China/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from JMB to China en-us Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:40:02 BST Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:40:02 BST I had some down time so I went to get a haircut at the local salon. A little different then what I am used to at my barberrsquos place. Here they invite you in sit you down massage your shoulders arms head and face before they ask you what you want. Then they lovingly wash your hair and massage your scalp. Then back to the massage chair for more shoulder and neck work. By then you feel like http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Zhejiang/Zhoushan/blog-274040.html Hangzhou is known for its fine quality silk and used to be the summer palace of various Rulers and big honchorsquos. So I decided to venture into the ldquoSilk Districtrdquo and buy something.So I went shopping today with Judith and a woman named Grace who was provided to us by Mr. Xu. He said that she would help us negotiate and bargain with the shop merchants.The procedure was for me to http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Hangzhou-/blog-273641.html Next morning they picked me up promptly and Rose asked if I wanted to go anywhere else I said to the Linglin Palace Temple. Ok no problem. Simon invited his friend ldquoWardrdquo and wife and child Betty and the Beave I think and he drove us all there. Once again the traffic was terrible but we got there OK. Funny thing happened on the road to the temple people on the sidewalk would RU http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Hangzhou-/blog-272618.html My interpreter Judith had to be driven back to Shanghai with David so he could return to the US.I drove to Hangzhou from the Temple with Mr. Xu and his 17 year old son Everest. Mrs Xu drove the other Audi with the other guests including Jackie the tree Volunteer. Turns out He is in the same Yoga organization as mrs. Xu so she invited him.Many Chinese businessmen have two names one Chinese http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Hangzhou-/blog-272613.html We left Shanghai and went to a Buddhist Temple and monastary that is being built. 2 hours from Shanghai. Since the Communists are allowing some religion nowadays wealthy Chinese are donating money to build temples. This one is in the countryside. Mr. Xu and Leo both have donated money and have bought a dorm room to visit anytime they want. They both invited us to go to the temple for may 1st t http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Hangzhou-/blog-271998.html If this is Tuesday it must be Shanghai. Yea we took the trip back to Shanghai. There is a factory there that makes fishing accessories and backpacks. Before that though we meet with David an asian american from Flushing Queens who is in the handbag and jewlery business. David used to live in Taiwan and is engaged with Judith. He is a great guy and is always thinking of ways to improve his bu http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Shanghai/blog-271324.html Monday morning I went to vist the main headquarters of South Holding group a conglomerate of factories. One thing about China all factories belong to a conglomerate Hangzhou is the Fabric production capitol of the world. any of the factory business got there start in fabrics and extended to other things like motors.I met Mr. Shrie or Mr. Kant his other name. He is the boss the big chee http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Shanghai/blog-271072.html Today was a Business day. Yeah I know Itrsquos Sunday.But do you think that stops anyone here from business and deals NopeToday I met with Mr. Zhou and his engineer and production manager. We discussed some business and we agreed on some changes to my original design adding some features. It was very productive. A good part is that they will have a working copy within five days Then I we http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Hangzhou-/blog-270540.html I arrived After I got off the plane I followed the crowd to immigration customs and my bag was held to be checked for fish meat or vegetables. Did my socks smell that badI got my passport stamped and I then went to find my contact. He sent a driver and translator to pick me up. They were in a crowd of hundreds of people waiting for friends and family arrive from America. But after a qui http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Shanghai/blog-270525.html Leaving in a few hours. 2am limo pickup Lets see did I remember everything Passport Visa Boarding pass change of clothes in my carryon Wait I realized I packed too much I focused on what I would really need Suit Shirts Pants...do I really need 4 tee shirts and 10 pairs of socks The right way to pack when traveling to China is to NOT BRING EVERYTHING YOU OWN I figure if I forgot http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Shanghai/blog-269800.html Yep I am getting ready for what will be my first trip to China for my business and to observe and integrate into the culture and all the Shanghai area has to offer.Business Watercraft Technologies Inc.Main products Portable propulsion systems for small watercraft. We have three designs all patented all prototyped and all work great.Looked for a US or Canadian manufacturer but there is no http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/China/Shanghai/blog-269283.html